Kogan Mobile vs Contact Energy mobile
Contact Energy mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Contact Energy mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the One NZ network, so coverage is similar.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Kogan Mobile | Contact Energy mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | One NZ | One NZ |
| Plans listed | 7 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $17.00 | $16.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | None | None |
| Best SmartScore | 8.3 | 9.2 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | No |
| Pay monthly plans | No | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi calling | – | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- Kogan Mobile
- Standard Monthly Prepay2GB/mo · $17/mo · 7.7/10
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Extra Small (2GB Carryover)2GB/mo · $16/mo · 9.2/10
Contact Energy mobile's Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo) costs less than Kogan Mobile's Standard Monthly Prepay (2GB/mo, $17/mo) and scores higher.
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Kogan MobileBetter value
- Bigger Monthly Prepay15GB/mo · $40/mo · 8.3/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Medium (Endless)20GB/mo + endless · $45/mo · 8.1/10
Kogan Mobile's Bigger Monthly Prepay (15GB/mo, $40/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- Kogan Mobile
- Biggest Monthly Prepay60GB/mo · $60/mo · 3.3/10
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Large (Endless)75GB/mo + endless · $60/mo · 4.3/10
Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) costs the same as Kogan Mobile's Biggest Monthly Prepay (60GB/mo, $60/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Kogan Mobile if…
- You want the better plan for everyday use
- You want prepay, with no bill or credit check
- You want to pay once for the whole year
Choose Contact Energy mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light and heavy use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $16/mo)
- You prefer a monthly bill
- You want unused data to roll over
- You want data that slows down instead of running out
- You need eSIM
Every Kogan Mobile and Contact Energy mobile plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Contact Energy mobileExtra Small (2GB Carryover) | 2GB/moRollover | 200 mins | $16/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBig 365 Day Prepay | 50GB/year≈ 4.2GB/mo | Unlimited | $20.83/moPaid as $250 once a year | 8.3/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBigger 365 Day Prepay | 150GB/year≈ 13GB/mo | Unlimited | $33.33/moPaid as $400 once a year | 8.3/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBigger Monthly Prepay | 15GB/mo | Unlimited | $40/moPaid monthly | 8.3/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileMedium (Endless) | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.1/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileStandard Monthly Prepay | 2GB/mo | Unlimited | $17/moPaid monthly | 7.7/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBig Monthly Prepay | 5GB/mo | Unlimited | $28/moPaid monthly | 7.1/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileSmall (Endless) | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 5.3/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileLarge (Endless) | 75GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 4.3/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBiggest 365 Day Prepay | 500GB/year≈ 42GB/mo | Unlimited | $50/moPaid as $600 once a year | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBiggest Monthly Prepay | 60GB/mo | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Kogan Mobile or Contact Energy mobile?
Contact Energy mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Contact Energy mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the One NZ network, so coverage is similar. Light use: Contact Energy mobile's Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo) costs less than Kogan Mobile's Standard Monthly Prepay (2GB/mo, $17/mo) and scores higher. Everyday use: Kogan Mobile's Bigger Monthly Prepay (15GB/mo, $40/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) costs the same as Kogan Mobile's Biggest Monthly Prepay (60GB/mo, $60/mo) and scores higher.
Is Kogan Mobile or Contact Energy mobile cheaper?
Kogan Mobile’s cheapest plan is Standard Monthly Prepay (2GB/mo) at $17.00 a month. Contact Energy mobile’s cheapest is Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo) at $16.00 a month.
Do Kogan Mobile and Contact Energy mobile use the same network?
Yes, both use the One NZ network.
Can I switch from Kogan Mobile to Contact Energy mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Contact Energy mobile and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Kogan Mobile first.